Chest Pain Plaque Research 
DAIC
JULY 23, 2024
First runner-up for the YIA is Seokhun Yang, MD , of Seoul National University Hospital, for his abstract, “Prognostic Implications Of Coronary CT Angiography-derived Plaque And Hemodynamic Features On Acute Coronary Syndrome Across Varying Time Intervals: Emerald-ii Study.” and the Ma Family, who provided a $5,000 case prize for the winner.
DAIC
APRIL 8, 2024
The study focused on patients who underwent PCI for acute coronary syndromes (ACS)—life-threatening conditions which include heart attacks and chest pain caused by decreased blood flow to the heart—with stents containing drugs to prevent further plaque buildup.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
A 70-something female with no previous cardiac history presented with acute chest pain. She awoke from sleep last night around 4:45 AM (3 hours prior to arrival) with pain that originated in her mid back. She stated the pain was achy/crampy. Over the course of the next hour, this pain turned into a pressure in her chest.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
This patient, who is a mid 60s female with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia and GERD, called 911 because of chest pain. A mid 60s woman with history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and GERD called 911 for chest pain. It is also NOT the clinical scenario of takotsubo (a week of intermittent chest pain).
DAIC
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Five highly-anticipated late-breaking clinical trial sessions, an ACC/AHA guidelines update session and a host of featured clinical research sessions have been announced by program planners for the American College of Cardiology’s 73 rd Annual Scientific Session & Expo to be held April 6-8 in Atlanta, GA.
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Description of Case:A 64-year-old male with complex medical history, including infective endocarditis of the aortic valve requiring surgical replacement with a bioprosthetic valve and recurrent infective endocarditis of the bioprosthetic valve, presented with two hours of crushing chest pain and found to have ST elevations.
Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
IntroductionAtherosclerosis, the hardening and narrowing of the arteries, occurs due to the buildup of plaque on the inner walls of the arteries which can result in reduced blood flow to the organs and tissues. Risk factors such as smoking, chronic kidney disease, and aging can contribute to plaque formation.
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